via Adp
$160K - 190K a year
Lead design and implementation of a large-scale data mesh environment including domain data products, federated governance, security alignment, and integration of modern data technologies.
10+ years in data architecture/engineering, 7+ years AWS cloud-native experience, 5+ years data mesh/fabric implementations, data governance expertise, and US citizenship with DHS Public Trust eligibility.
ECS is seeking a Data Mesh Architect to work in our Arlington, VA office / remote. The Data Mesh Architect will serve as the technical and strategic lead for designing and implementing the foundational components of a large-scale data mesh environment for U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). This role is responsible for architecting domain-oriented data products, establishing federated governance frameworks, aligning with enterprise security/privacy requirements, and integrating modern data technologies (cloud-native, streaming, cataloging, Canonical Controlled Vocabularies, ontologies, and knowledge graph elements) to enable decentralized data ownership and scalable analytics across mission programs. Ideal Candidate Experience * Enterprise Data Architecture: 10+ years designing complex data ecosystems, including conceptual, logical, and physical architectures. * Cloud Data Platforms (AWS-focused preferred): 7+ years with cloud-native data engineering and architecture, including services such as Redshift, EMR, Glue, S3, Lambda, Lake Formation, or Databricks/Snowflake. * Data Mesh or Data Fabric Implementations: 5+ years in modern distributed data architectures, preferably in federal or large regulated environments. * Data Governance & Metadata Management: 5+ years implementing governance frameworks, data cataloging, lineage, access controls, and domain-level stewardship. * Data Engineering & Product Development: 8+ years building scalable data pipelines, APIs, and reusable data assets using Python, Spark, SQL, or similar tools. * Mission-Critical System Integration: 5+ years integrating legacy, cloud, and cross-agency systems with strong knowledge of interoperability standards. Salary Range: $160,000 - $190,000 General Description of Benefits [https://ecstech.com/careers/benefits] Qualifications * 10+ years’ experience in data architecture, data engineering, or enterprise architecture. * BS degree in Computer Science or related field/equivalent experience. * US citizen with ability to obtain a DHS Public Trust.
This job posting was last updated on 12/5/2025